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The State League pays monthly for a Pro Zoom account, which lets us host meetings of up to 100 participants with no limit on meeting time. State Zoom account is available on a first come, first served basis. Default meeting time is one hour - please contact us at lwvor@lwvor.org if you need more time.

⭐LWV of Clackamas County  LWV of Clackamas County Events Calendar ⭐LWV of Coos County  LWV of Coos County Events Calendar April 8 - 4pm at Sprague Community Theater in collaboration with LWV of Curry County A Conversation with Tobias Read, Secretary of State ⭐LWV of Corvallis  LWV of Corvallis Events Calendar April 18th - 10am at Albany Riverfront Community Center and April 25th - 11am at Corvallis Community Center The NAACP is presenting two town halls exploring the impacts of federal actions on Oregonians. This event is co-sponsored by Indivisible, Rural Organizing Project, and the LWV of Corvallis. Concurrent sessions will address issues including health care, housing, voting integrity, support of veterans and more. Click here for more information on both sessions. ⭐LWV of Curry County LWV of Curry County Events Calendar April 8 - 4pm at Sprague Community Theater in collaboration with LWV of Coos County A Conversation with Tobias Read, Secretary of State ⭐LWV of Deschutes County   LWV of Deschutes County Events Calendar ⭐LWV of Klamath County   LWV of Klamath County Events  ⭐LWV of Lane County  LWV of Lane County Events Calendar ⭐LWV of Lincoln County  LWV of Lincoln County Events Calendar ⭐LWV of Linn County Unit  LWV of Linn County Unit Facebook page ⭐LWV of Marion and Polk Counties  LWV of Marion and Polk Counties Events Page ⭐LWV of Portland  LWV of Portland Website ⭐LWV of Rogue Valley  LWV of Rogue Valley Events Calendar ⭐LWV of Union County Unit LWV of Union County Unit Events Calendar April 27 - 6pm at La Grande High School Auditorium Election Integrity Town Hall with Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read ⭐LWV of Umpqua Valley LWV of Umpqua Valley Events Calendar ⭐LWV of Washington County Unit  LWV of Washington County Unit Facebook page

Jean Pierce, Action Chair You can review the status of the LWVOR testimony submitted in the 2026 Legislative Session by clicking  here . Fourteen of the bills which we supported passed, and five which we opposed did not advance. LWVOR issued Action Alerts for 17 bills this year. A major focus this session was on legislation addressing issues that arose with recent ICE raids. The Governor signed a bill requiring public schools in Oregon to educate immigrants ( SB 1538 ). The League is also pleased that bills concerning the following issues passed both chambers and await the Governor’s signature: Public schools need to inform people when ICE is present on the campus ( HB 4079 ) Hospitals need to designate areas where healthcare professionals and patients are safe from ICE ( SB 1570 ) Law enforcement agents must display an ID and cannot cover their faces except in certain circumstances ( HB 4138 ) A person can sue a law enforcement agent who comes on their property without a warrant or an exception ( HB 4114 ) Two of the healthcare bills which the League supported and passed both chambers stipulate that insurance coverage must be provided for required immunizations ( SB 1598 ) and that people seeking reproductive or gender-affirming care have legal protections ( HB 4088 ). A “partial disconnect” bill which passed both chambers ensures that some Oregon taxes no longer mirror the federal tax structure ( SB 1507 ), so our state does not lose so much revenue due to provisions of HR1 (the “Big Beautiful Bill”). Despite constant pressure from the League and Honest Elections, a bill was passed which undid provisions and delayed implementation of campaign finance reform legislation passed in 2024. With other good governance organizations, the League is urging the Governor to veto the bill ( HB 4018 ).

A report is now available for League members describing issues regarding the education of exceptional learners in K-12 education. This is the first of three parts of the K-12 study. You can find the materials  HERE  or click on the Studies tab on the LWVOR.org website. It is anticipated that printed copies of the report will be shared with local Leagues in 2-3 weeks. Studying the reports and reaching consensus regarding issues is essential for the League’s advocacy efforts. Every action that the League takes is based on a League position. Current LWVOR positions can be found in  Issues for Action . Here is the timeline for the Exceptional Learners part of the study: Local Leagues are being asked to hold consensus meetings and submit reports from those meetings by June 30 Then a Member Agreement Committee will take those reports and use the feedback to craft the final wording for position statements regarding Exceptional Learners The LWVOR Board will be asked whether it agrees with the wording. When it does, the Action Committee will be able to begin using the new position for advocacy. Finally, delegates to the 2027 LWVOR Convention will vote whether to accept or reject the position statements. Materials for the K-12 School Safety study will be shared with Leagues by July and consensus reports will be due September 30.  Materials for the K-12 Career and Technical Education study will be shared with Leagues by November and consensus reports will be due January 31.

Youth Council < Back About the Issue LWVOR Youth Council is a youth-led nonpartisan network of young civic leaders focused on increasing political engagement among young Oregon voters. Youth Council offers: Membership at three levels! Includes LWV of the US, LWV of Oregon, and your local League Opportunities for participation as a national and state convention delegate or observer Participatory civic engagement and education Community service hours with Certificates of Recognition Find out more and join here !

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Diana was born and spent her early years in Colorado. She then lived in many different Western states, attending three different high schools, before earning a Bachelor of Science from the University of Washington. A few months after graduation Diana was commissioned in the United States Marine Corps, where she served as Air Defense Control Officer and Administrative Officer. She married a Marine Naval Aviator (AV-8B Harrier) and became an FAA Air Traffic Controller, working in tower and radar facilities on both coasts and overseas. After their two children graduated from high school, the couple moved aboard a 42-foot Hunter sailboat in the San Francisco Bay area. Then, in addition to becoming a sailor, Diana transitioned to federal law enforcement. After retiring from government work and moving back to the Pacific Northwest, Diana became interested in learning more about elections and joined LWV of Clackamas County. She is currently serving as LWVCC Membership Chair. Her latest League roles are LWVOR Membership Chair and LWVOR Youth Outreach Co-Chair with Mimi Alkire and Elizabeth Kirby. The threesome works as a team to support the civic engagement of young and future Oregon voters. Diana is building on her extensive past volunteer experience as an adult literacy tutor, school PTA Secretary, HOA and Yacht Club Board Director, and after school athletic youth coach. The outdoors has always been her favorite place, and she can often be found in the mountains or on trails in the Pacific Northwest. Diana DeMaria (Interim) Membership and Youth Outreach Chair Diana was born and spent her early years in Colorado. She then lived in many different Western states, attending three different high schools, before earning a Bachelor of Science from the University of Washington. A few months after graduation Diana was commissioned in the United States Marine Corps, where she served as Air Defense Control Officer and Administrative Officer. She married a Marine Naval Aviator (AV-8B Harrier) and became an FAA Air Traffic Controller, working in tower and radar facilities on both coasts and overseas. After their two children graduated from high school, the couple moved aboard a 42-foot Hunter sailboat in the San Francisco Bay area. Then, in addition to becoming a sailor, Diana transitioned to federal law enforcement. After retiring from government work and moving back to the Pacific Northwest, Diana became interested in learning more about elections and joined LWV of Clackamas County. She is currently serving as LWVCC Membership Chair. Her latest League roles are LWVOR Membership Chair and LWVOR Youth Outreach Co-Chair with Mimi Alkire and Elizabeth Kirby. The threesome works as a team to support the civic engagement of young and future Oregon voters. Diana is building on her extensive past volunteer experience as an adult literacy tutor, school PTA Secretary, HOA and Yacht Club Board Director, and after school athletic youth coach. The outdoors has always been her favorite place, and she can often be found in the mountains or on trails in the Pacific Northwest.